Comment & opinion – Page 520
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Second Opinion: Time to end the GM experiment
Wasting money on unpopular and pointless scientific exercises must stop, says Joanna Blythman
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Saturday Essay: Women on board make a business stronger
If you want to deliver great customer service, ensure your HR policies reflect the needs of women, says Gwyn Burr
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Always leave them wanting more...
Can you predict the future? With the theme emblazoned in big fluorescent yellow capital letters across an impressive set, delegates at this week's IGD convention paid hundreds of pounds to get a little taster, from a stellar cast of speakers.
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Comment & OpinionAnd for my next trick...
Taking the industry by surprise is something Charles Wilson, chief executive of cash & carry giant Booker, has got rather good at.
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Comment & OpinionRunning to stand still
Two sets of data arrived in The Grocer’s inbox this afternoon.
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The best comeback since Lazarus
Never go back, they say. That truism is given the lie by the triumphant homecoming of Iceland founder Malcolm Walker.
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Careers File: Don't fear the interview, you could be the perfect candidate
Many candidates, when they are coming up for their first, second or third interviews, always have a sense of fear or foreboding about that opportunity. Nerves are a good thing; they provide energy, drive and motivation for many individuals but...
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Comment & OpinionCritical Eye... on pinstripe offal and sawdust sausages
The unreality grind goes on, The Apprentice (BBC1, Wednesday 9pm) back piping more human offal into pinstripe casings misleadingly marked 'dynamo'. The series six opener took that sausage-factory approach to its logical conclusion,...
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Fresh & Easy could be Sir Terry's farewell gift
It's been a bad week for the Germans. As we report, Metro-owned wholesaler Makro posted a £45m loss in the same week that discounter Aldi suffered a £147m reversal in fortunes an Icarus-like fall from grace.
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Third Party: FMCG brands know how to snare shoppers
As they change their price positioning and ranges, supermarkets can learn from the big brands, says Dr Alan Treadgold
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Saturday Essay: Tell us how we can cut the burden of red tape
The Task Force on Farming Regulation needs clear evidence-based proposals to help deliver change, says Richard Macdonald
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Stores must have recycling points
Sir, I would like to respond to your coverage on the CPRE's call for the return of a bottle deposit scheme in your Green Issue (Analysis, 25 September), as my company provides recycling machines for bottles, cans and plastic containers.
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Comment & OpinionYou can take the man out of Morrisons...
You can take the man out of Morrisons, it seems, but you can’t take the Morrisons out of the man.
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Comment & OpinionRiders on the storm
That’s more like it. Sainsbury’s today updated an expectant world on its second quarter trading and, in the context of the current market, the numbers are very impressive.
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Comment & OpinionThe windy City
Sir Terry Leahy today hailed the “tailwinds of recovery” as Tesco unveiled its interim results.
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Careers File: Proactive recruitment is at the heart of a success
I've just 'done' two of the biggest trade shows the horticultural calendar has to offer. That's five days of networking and client meetings.
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Second Opinion: EU retains its relish for red tape
Mark Prisk’s plans for “one in, one out” will not cut the regulatory burden, says Kevin Hawkins
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Saturday Essay: Make frozen food sexy for savvy shoppers
Don’t let chilled hog the limelight. Frozen food is tasty, healthy, convenient and reduces waste, says Patrick Limpus
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Comment & OpinionEditor's Comment: Let's foster a culture where getting drunk isn't cool
One of my favourite words is 'possibility'. My approach to life is all about creating possibilities and challenging the status quo. Perhaps this is because I grew up in Africa.